Acupuncture Points for Sickle-cell-disease Pain

3 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Sickle-cell-disease Pain:

Points cited for Sickle-cell-disease Pain

How often each point appears across the 3 entries ranked highest for Sickle-cell-disease Pain. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian3 of 3
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian3 of 3
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian3 of 3
  • SP10Sea Of BloodSpleen Meridian3 of 3
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian3 of 3
  • CV06Sea Of QiConception Vessel2 of 3
  • CV17Chest CentreConception Vessel2 of 3
  • KD03Great StreamKidney Meridian2 of 3
  • LV08Spring At The BendLiver Meridian2 of 3
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian2 of 3
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel1 of 3
  • GV24Spirit CourtGoverning Vessel1 of 3

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (10 points)

100%

LI04 · ST36 · SP06 · SP10 · KD03 · PC06 · LV03 · LV08 · CV06 · CV17

Point 1 of 10

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Needling · 10 sessions over 5 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1177/09645284211017303 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST36, SP06, SP10, LV03 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1182/bloodadvances.2025016995 ↗

Protocol (10 points)

100%

LI04 · ST36 · SP06 · SP10 · KD03 · PC06 · LV03 · LV08 · CV06 · CV17

Point 1 of 10

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Needling · 10 sessions over 5 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1177/09645284211017303 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST36, SP06, SP10, LV03 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1182/bloodadvances.2025016995 ↗

Protocol (9 points)

100%

LI04 · LI11 · ST36 · SP06 · SP10 · LV03 · GV20 · GV24 · XH03

Point 1 of 9

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Acupressure · 18 sessions over 5 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1182/bloodadvances.2025016995 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST36, SP06, SP10, LV03 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1177/09645284211017303 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 2 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling1 of 2
  • Acupressure1 of 2

After a treatment: what large safety surveys recorded, and which reactions need a doctor.

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.